Compact Discoveries 42: Sullivan Without Gilbert

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 58:05
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2003
Added to PRX August 1, 2007
 

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Summary:

Highly tuneful non-operetta music written by Sir Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan.

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Additional Credits and Funding:

Re-editing and re-release of this program was made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the PRX Reversioning Project.

Tones:

Authoritative, Light

Language:

English

Description:


Compact Discoveries Program 42: Sullivan Without Gilbert

Sir Arthur Sullivan is famous for his collaborations with W.S. Gilbert on a series of highly successful operettas. But he did write other music as well. Fred Flaxman presents Sullivan's "Overture di Ballo," his "Cello Concerto" and excerpts from his ballet, "L'Ile Enchant?e."

Complete script, including playlist, available here or at www.compactdiscoveries.com.